An exhibition at the Zhaoqing Museum in Guangdong Province is captivating visitors with a stunning collection of pottery artifacts dating back between 1,500 and 2,200 years. These relics, hailing from the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, offer a vivid snapshot of daily life in ancient China.
Among the highlights is a charming pottery duck from the Eastern Han Dynasty, showcasing artisans’ attention to detail and their appreciation for nature. Visitors can also explore a miniature clay house complete with a courtyard toilet, providing insight into the architectural designs of the time.
The collection includes simple, unadorned ding vessels—once symbols of social status—as well as a set of cooking utensils and a livestock pen. These items reveal the domestic practices and societal structures of ancient Chinese civilizations.
Pottery, believed to have been made more than 10,000 years ago, has long recorded the life and development of our ancestors. While porcelain emerged during the Shang Dynasty and gradually became more prevalent due to its durability, pottery remained popular from the Han Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty for making essential items like bricks, tiles, and burial objects.
The Zhaoqing Museum’s exhibition not only preserves these historical treasures but also brings them to life for a new generation, bridging the gap between the past and the present.
